EDD appeal timeline - how long to wait after filing my appeal?

My appeal took like 3 MONTHS!!! The system is completely broken. They expect us to wait forever with no income while they take their sweet time deciding if we deserve benefits that we paid into. I had to borrow money from family just to survive. Good luck but don't expect anything soon.

The appeal process typically takes 6-8 weeks to get scheduled for a hearing, but it can be longer depending on their current backlog. After you get the acknowledgment letter, the next thing you'll receive is the hearing notice about 7-10 days before your actual hearing date. Make sure all your documentation is organized and ready - proof of your last day worked, any communication with your employer, etc. The judge will want to see evidence supporting your side of the story.

While you're waiting for your appeal to be processed, I'd recommend trying to speak with an EDD representative to see if there's any way to expedite your case due to financial hardship. Getting through to EDD can be nearly impossible though - I spent weeks calling hundreds of times. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The rep I spoke with was able to give me more specific information about my appeal timeline and marked my case as urgent due to my situation.

my sister had an appeal last year and it took exactly 43 days from when she sent the appeal form to getting the hearing date. then another two weeks until the actual hearing. she won her appeal btw. the judge was super nice.

I had an appeal hearing back in January and waited about 5 weeks for the hearing date. But then I got a letter saying it was postponed another 3 weeks! So frustrating! But on the plus side when I finally won my appeal (for a similar issue about reporting my last day incorrectly), I got all the backpay from the weeks I was waiting. So at least you should get all that money eventually if you win.

The current average wait time for appeals in California is 45-60 days before getting a hearing date scheduled, and then typically 10-14 days after that before the actual hearing occurs. However, your location within California can affect this timeline - some offices have longer backlogs than others. You can call the Appeals Board directly at 1-800-300-5616 to check on your appeal status, though getting through is difficult. Important: continue certifying for benefits every two weeks while your appeal is pending. If you win your appeal, you'll receive all back benefits for properly certified weeks.

im on my second appeal bc they messed up again after i won the first one lol. first one took 9 weeks second one going on 6 weeks now. dont believe anyone who says itll be fast its never fast with edd